- Report: #161530
Complaint Review: Henson Law Firm, P.A.
| Henson Law Firm, P.A. PO Box 2728
Spartanburg, South Carolina U.S.A. |
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Henson Law Firm, P.A. lawyer dishonest communication and running scam with local chiropractor Spartanburg South Carolina
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: hifashionwoman.com
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Oh yea, saw something else in all this
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Poor BJ
*REBUTTAL Individual responds: Response
*REBUTTAL Individual responds: Response
*Author of original report: Update on Henson/Kale relationship - The clinic was funded by a group called Milestone Group Partners
*Consumer Comment: SC Supreme Court Shuts down Henson Law Firm
*Consumer Comment: SC Supreme Court Shuts down Henson Law Firm
*Consumer Comment: SC Supreme Court Shuts down Henson Law Firm
*Consumer Comment: SC Supreme Court Shuts down Henson Law Firm
*Author of original report: re: filings of complaints
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Thanx
*Consumer Comment: Thanks for the documentation
*Consumer Comment: My story
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Sorry
*Consumer Comment: Would love to hear your story
*Consumer Comment: 10:00 sounds great
*Consumer Comment: experienced something like this about 9 or 10 years ago
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: sounds great robin
*Consumer Comment: Coffee Chat
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: DOUBLE ESPRESSO ???
*Consumer Comment: for BJ
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Concerned in SC
*Consumer Comment: Thanx very much
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: TRUE AND CORRECT
*Author of original report: clarification
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I had expressed that I needed chiropractic care, as I am a professioanl musician. They "suggested" that I use the chiropractor that the receptionist I was speaking with uses, and conviently, he was in his own office, at the lawyer's office. His name is Dr. Randy Kale. He sent me to his office the next day, took xrays, and began my treatment.
He showed me the xrays, Dr. Kale that is, and said that my top bone in my neck was pressing into my brain stem. I asked him at that time if he would take xrays again at the end of my treatment, and he said yes they would, and would use those to show the insurance company my progress, from his treatment.
On my second visit to Dr. Kale, I expressed that the pain in my neck would prevent me from playing in my next week's concert. He said to me, "well girl, you're just going to have to toughen up, and get through it anyway. It's hard to get the insurance companies to cover missed work". I'm sorry, but as a violinst, it was clear that he had no concern over my well being. Thankfully, I ended up receiving treatment from a different practitioner in the Kale Clinic, and received quite excellent care. I never saw Dr. Kale again.
To this day, October 20, 2005, I have yet to receive a copy of the bill from the Kale Clinic. I was told by the Henson Law Firm, that the bill was in the amount of $4900.00. This would be for a set of about 4 xrays, and 2 adjustments a week for 8 weeks.
I was told numerous falsehoods over the summer from Jenny Devita, Mr. Henson's paralegal. Apparently the insurance adjuster that had to release my payment was on vacation 3 times (for at least 2 weeks each time). I was told at first that he had to reply to the demand for payment letter within 30 days, and that "law" somehow miraculously changed, because I was then told that he could take longer than 30 days. I was told originally that the demand for payment letter was mailed to the Insurance Co, in May, but it was not mailed until the end of July.
I was told that the adjuster finally mailed the payment check on one day, and then it came out a few days later, that he had mailed it at a later date.The check had still arrived a week later, and I was subsequently told that Ms. Devita had just left a message on the adjustor's voice mail, that they would be filing a formal complaint in regards to his hindring the settlement being completed.
I asked for the adjuster's name and contact number, was put on hold, and when she came back in, said that the information was locked in the attorney's office. I asked if the office manager could retrieve the information, and was told she was in a meeting. I was then told that I would receive that information by the end of the day from Ms. Devita.
I instead, found the name and contact number of the adjuster myself, and phoned him. Not only had he not received a voice mail from Henson Law Firm, he had no idea that the check had not been received, as I had been led to believe from Ms. Devita. He then called Henson Law Firm, and had a terse conversation with them. I then received a phone call from Brenda, at Henson Law Firm, lecturing me about contacting the insurance adjuster. I explained to her, that if that was something was not to do, why did Ms. Devita say she would phone me by day's end, with his name and contact information. I did not receive an answer to this question.
It is quite obvious that the realationship between Kale Chiropractic Clinic and Henson Law Firm is financially beneficial to them alone. I was even told that the charges with the Chiropractor had to be renegotiated, because they had been inflated. I was told this by Ms. Devita.
8 months, for this process, and my pocket money is about less than $3000.00. This, from a 3 car collision where a woman was reaching for her cell phone, slammed into the truck behind me, totaling it, and then slamming into me. My neck is a mess...I have seen no bill, no medical information confirming that I have been successfully cured, especially in direct to relationship to my profession as a violinist, and how that will be effected in the future from this accident.
I originally went to the Henson Law Firm from knowing a personal friend and partner of Mr. Henson, who sadly, is no longer with us on this earth. I am saddened that my presence in this Law Firm's business, was only to couple of thousand dollars in pocket change. What's even sadder, is that I feel there is nothing really I can do, to change this event, if I am ever to get some compensation from this accident.
My advice? Don't use Henson Law Firm, if you're in an accident. If I were not as aggressive as I have been, it would have been months longer before I ever saw a penny. I've put up with their rudeness and anger at me on the phone because I have had to hound them weekly, to get even the tiniest thing done on this case. I confronted the lies as I heard them, and reminded Ms. Devita that I took notes on every conversation we had via telephone, which enabled me to easily note her many contradictions.
I've worked for lawyers before, and work with them now on a daily basis. There are many good ones. I do think that when we have good experiences, they should be made public. I also feel this way about the bad ones.
Unless you want to be in a "meat market" that benefits only Henson and Kale, get somewhere else for your care after an accident.
Robin
Spartanburg, South Carolina
U.S.A.
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hifashionwoman.com
AUTHOR: hifashionwoman - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, December 25, 2012
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#2 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Oh yea, saw something else in all this
AUTHOR: Franklin - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Friday, May 28, 2010
#4 REBUTTAL Individual responds
Response
AUTHOR: Franklin - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Monday, May 24, 2010
These statements are inaccurate. I practiced law quite successfully for 25 years. I had few complaints in my years, but many animated clients, for sure. Some were more pleasant than others. I definately "remember" this client, and I will not reveal confidences and secrets in my file about her, nor will I discuss her medical history-or case issues specifically. On the accident-not so serious. On the doctor-between her and doctor. My firm referred about 5,000 clients to many different MD's, chiroptactors, DO's, and orthos in many different cities. We also did few referrals if the client had an existing doc. I am a lawyer, now retired after 25 years, and not an MD, so doctors provided information we did not have. Without a doctor's opinion, or medical records, I nor the insurance company, would know anything about an injury, and it cannot be presented. This woman "expressed she needed chiropractic care." Kale is a darn good doctor, and they have a old established office, and they are always on call. He is a fine family man with a beautiful and wonderful wife and 5 fine children. His reports are well-written. I am sorry Robin could not get out of her concerts with the Greenville symphony. Doctors have to go with their judgement. I have never known a violinist not to have neck pain for obvious reasons. Dr. Kale does not hand out medical excuses like "candy", and I did not as a lawyer present them unless valid. I am glad Robin got another doctor and she was happy with him, and I think Dr. Kale might have been glad, too. Jenny was a wonderful paralegal. She drove all the way from Seneca to Spartanburg every day, and had two children to raise. She did as I recall listen to long emotional conversations with Robin and was happy to try to listen, even when the conversations were unusual. Let's see-the Insurance Adjuster-unhappy with her, too. I remember Robin wanted "pretty quick action." I suppose Robin was financially challenged, and can sympathize with that-though I am unsure why. I am pretty sure these challenges predated our representation. There is no law on demand letters, so Robin does not understand. I am also sorry about the adjuster not moving quick enough for Robin's satisfaction. In retrospect, I should have released Robin and asked her to find other representation, as it may have been better for all concerned. We don't think clients should call adjusters when they are mad-most lawyers don't. Anger contol is the key to a successful practice of law or life. I am very sorry, and I truly am, that after years as a violinist, Robin's neck hurts. I hope she is feeling better as I respond finally to this 4 years later since apparently it won't go off the internet. Having viewed many serious and horrible auto accidents over the years, which resulted in death, dismemberment, or broken bones, I am happy for Robin, in that she was spared agony of this type. I do hope she was able to get out of her symphony appearances, and continues "cured" from her very difficult and trying experiences of varying types and happenstances, and I really do mean that, Robin. Respectfully, Franklin Henson
#5 REBUTTAL Individual responds
Response
AUTHOR: Franklin - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Monday, May 24, 2010
These statements are inaccurate. I practiced law quite successfully for 25 years. I had few complaints in my years, but many animated clients, for sure. Some were more pleasant than others. I definately "remember" this client, and I will not reveal confidences and secrets in my file about her, nor will I discuss her medical history-or case issues specifically. On the accident-not so serious. On the doctor-between her and doctor. My firm referred about 5,000 clients to many different MD's, chiroptactors, DO's, and orthos in many different cities. We also did few referrals if the client had an existing doc. I am a lawyer, now retired after 25 years, and not an MD, so doctors provided information we did not have. Without a doctor's opinion, or medical records, I nor the insurance company, would know anything about an injury, and it cannot be presented. This woman "expressed she needed chiropractic care." Kale is a darn good doctor, and they have a old established office, and they are always on call. He is a fine family man with a beautiful and wonderful wife and 5 fine children. His reports are well-written. I am sorry Robin could not get out of her concerts with the Greenville symphony. Doctors have to go with their judgement. I have never known a violinist not to have neck pain for obvious reasons. Dr. Kale does not hand out medical excuses like "candy", and I did not as a lawyer present them unless valid. I am gald Robin got another doctor and she was happy with him, and I think Dr. Kale might have been glad, too. Jenny was a wonderful paralegal. She drove all the way from Seneca to Spartanburg every day, and had two children to raise. She did as I recall listen to long emotional conversations with Robin and was happy to try to listen, even when the conversations were unusual. Let's see-the Insurance Adjuster-unhappy with her, too. I remember Robin wanted "pretty quick action." I suppose Robin was financially challenged, and can sympathize with that-though I am unsure why. I am pretty sure these challenges predated our representation. There is no law on demand letters, so Robin does not understand. I am also sorry about the adjuster not moving quick enough for Robin's satisfaction. In retrospect, I should have released Robin and asked her to find other representation, as it may have been better for all concerned. We don't think client's should call adjusters when they are mad-most lawyers don't. Anger contol is the key to a successful practice of law or life. I am very sorry, and I truly am, that after years as a violinist, Robin's neck hurts. I hope she is feeling better as I respond finally to this 4 years later since apparently it won't go off the internet. Having viewed many serious and horrible auto accidents over the years, which resulted in death, dismemberment, or broken bones, I am happy for Robin, in that she was spared agony of this type. I do hope she was able to get out of her symphony appearances, and continues "cured" from her very difficult and trying experiences of varying types and happenstances, and I really do mean that, Robin. Respectfully, Franklin Henson
#6 Author of original report
Update on Henson/Kale relationship - The clinic was funded by a group called Milestone Group Partners
AUTHOR: Robin - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Monday, October 30, 2006
The clinic was funded by a group called Milestone Group Partners...with the managing member, being Franklin Henson, who signed the contract for the property, and was then assigned to Randy Kale, a "member" only of the Milestone Group Partner, LLC.
The property was orginally purchased in May of 2004...proving that Henson had a financial interested in sending me to Randy Kale for chiropractic treatment in December of 2004.
I now have enough evidence to pursue this legally and have contacted an attorney. The investigation from the State Lawyer Desciplinary Committee and the State Licensing Board for Chiropractors is ongoing. I will update as the process continues.
Robin
#7 Consumer Comment
SC Supreme Court Shuts down Henson Law Firm
AUTHOR: Robin - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Friday, May 26, 2006
This... people, is what happens when you file proper complaints with the applicable governing institutions. I am thrilled, that this is the result of my submitting in detail the total misrepresentation of Franklin Henson, and also Dr. Randolph Kale.
Although I do not know at this point the direct results of my complaints to the Chiropractic Boards in SC, I do know that Dr. Randy Kale has closed his office, and has listed it... along with his house for sale. I guess he's out of business too!
Thanks Ripoff, and thanks to all who helped in bringing these losers down.
#8 Consumer Comment
SC Supreme Court Shuts down Henson Law Firm
AUTHOR: Robin - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Friday, May 26, 2006
This... people, is what happens when you file proper complaints with the applicable governing institutions. I am thrilled, that this is the result of my submitting in detail the total misrepresentation of Franklin Henson, and also Dr. Randolph Kale.
Although I do not know at this point the direct results of my complaints to the Chiropractic Boards in SC, I do know that Dr. Randy Kale has closed his office, and has listed it... along with his house for sale. I guess he's out of business too!
Thanks Ripoff, and thanks to all who helped in bringing these losers down.
#9 Consumer Comment
SC Supreme Court Shuts down Henson Law Firm
AUTHOR: Robin - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Friday, May 26, 2006
This... people, is what happens when you file proper complaints with the applicable governing institutions. I am thrilled, that this is the result of my submitting in detail the total misrepresentation of Franklin Henson, and also Dr. Randolph Kale.
Although I do not know at this point the direct results of my complaints to the Chiropractic Boards in SC, I do know that Dr. Randy Kale has closed his office, and has listed it... along with his house for sale. I guess he's out of business too!
Thanks Ripoff, and thanks to all who helped in bringing these losers down.
#10 Consumer Comment
SC Supreme Court Shuts down Henson Law Firm
AUTHOR: Robin - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Friday, May 26, 2006
This... people, is what happens when you file proper complaints with the applicable governing institutions. I am thrilled, that this is the result of my submitting in detail the total misrepresentation of Franklin Henson, and also Dr. Randolph Kale.
Although I do not know at this point the direct results of my complaints to the Chiropractic Boards in SC, I do know that Dr. Randy Kale has closed his office, and has listed it... along with his house for sale. I guess he's out of business too!
Thanks Ripoff, and thanks to all who helped in bringing these losers down.
#11 Author of original report
re: filings of complaints
AUTHOR: Robin - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, December 20, 2005
My complaints to the SC Bar, and the Lawyer Discipline Comm, were received on December 15th, according to the FedEx tracking numbers, but I haven't heard back from them yet.
I will also post the contact information to get a copy of the Federal Injunction against Dr. R. Kale, as soon as I find it. The court transcript is public information, and anyone can order it and read for THEMSELVES the unethical behavior of Dr. Randy H Kale.
I have also followed up with complaints to the SC Insurance Commission, and the St. Attorney General's Office, and will let you know what comes of that.
Be on the look-out for the info for the Court Case Transcript. Should get that posted today.
Thanks again for your help....hope Santa is going to be good to you this year!! :>)
If I can do anything else to help you please do not hesitate to ask.
#13 Consumer Comment
Thanks for the documentation
AUTHOR: Robin - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Thursday, December 01, 2005
Thank you for sending me the copy of the Federal Court Case against Randolph H. Kale; The Kale Chiropractic Center; LLC, and Kale Chiropractic, P.C.
It is quite noteworthy, that all of the above names are connected with Dr. Randy Kale, and not at all connected with The Kale Foundation; Kale Chiropractic Clinics, LLC; Kale Research & Technology, LLC; Kale Marketing Firm, LLC, and you.
You were in fact quite correct in saying that Dr. Randy Kale, and the Henson Law Firm used a businnes name that has been forbidden, by a Federal Injunction and Judgment. I even have a letter from the Henson Law Firm, stating my medical care as coming from "The Kale Clinic".
For public information, I will again mention the Federal Case# for reference.
Case # 6:04-22-44013
Date of Judgement: December 22, 2004.
I would also like to note, that the name for his business in the yellow pages, is against the conditions of this injunction.
It is so evident, after doing some research on my own about your Father, Dr. Michael Kale, that the experience I had with Dr. Randy Kale is nothing like what your Father had ever dreamed of.
The gardens that your Dad planted, will live and flourish for generations to come. You have been appointed the Garden Keeper. If ever I can help you, please let me know.
Dr. Randy Kale, has no relation to the Kale Chiropractic Clinic that has been in Spartanburg since 1964. And the documentation you sent me, supports this.
I also will be filing formal complaints with the SC Bar Association, the S.C. Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and the State Attorney General's Office. I will be more than glad to supply you with copies of these, if it would help you in the future.
I do hope, that others that have had similar experiences with Dr. Randy Kale, and/or The Henson Law Firm, will come forward, and feel confident that their attention to this issue, will result in specific disciplinary actions towards the offenders.
I'll also keep you updated with any new information I may gather. Thank you again for your support and clarification. I wish I could have met your Dad! Quite a man.
You are not the first to come forward, and for sure not the last, BUT from my understanding and the reports i have read, Dr. Randy Kale is in NO WAY associated with the REAL kale chiropractic clinic, he has illegally used this name to gain attention from the Real Kale Clinic to benefit for himself since his last name is Kale.
the United States Federal case # 6:04-22-44013 clearly states that he is illegally using the name Kale Clinic or Kale Chiropractic. And by him continuing to do this and confuse and mislead the public in a fraudulent way and using HLF to cover for him, in a coerscion type fashion will only be to his loss in the future. Time and advertising perphinaelia gathered and continuing to be gathered along with other clients and patients of his office that have come forward b/c of the misconduct received from Dr. Randy and HLF will be brought before the Federal Judge soon and will be an eye opening experiece for him.
people need to KNOW that although his last name is Kale, his NOT associated with the Kale Chiropractic Clinic that has been in Spartanburg since 1964, before he was even born!
Maybe you can shed some light to this with more information you have.
thank you.
#16 Consumer Comment
Would love to hear your story
AUTHOR: Robin - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Monday, November 28, 2005
#17 Consumer Comment
10:00 sounds great
AUTHOR: Robin - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Monday, November 28, 2005
#18 Consumer Comment
experienced something like this about 9 or 10 years ago
AUTHOR: Keith - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, November 27, 2005
#19 REBUTTAL Owner of company
sounds great robin
AUTHOR: BJ - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Sunday, November 27, 2005
i will have a yellow folder with the info you requested.
thanks.
#21 REBUTTAL Owner of company
DOUBLE ESPRESSO ???
AUTHOR: BJ - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Friday, November 25, 2005
#23 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Concerned in SC
AUTHOR: BJ - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, November 22, 2005
and to set the record straight, if he told you his brother died, that was far from the truth. His brother is still alive. It was his father that died.
Please contact krt1@kale.com for MUCH MUCH more detailed info that you will be surprised of to learn that will be support you will need to move forward in your actions. I truly tahnk you for stepping forward, just dont loose steam as most have in the past and dont let either of them inimidate you, because they will try their hardest to shut you up as they have done many in the past.
What makes this so sad to the people in the community is not only the outrageous LIES and DECIET, but the Elder Mr. Henson and The Elder Dr. Michael U. Kale, both which Founded their respective organizations were both HIGHLY respected men. and now the sons go and try to destroy that valuable name. That is why Dr. Michael Kale's youngest son, who owns the Entire Kale Organization, and is NOT involved whatsoever with Randy Kale, has made it his lifelong campaign to let people know that Randy Kale is not associated with what their father had built so strong for over 40 years. This will be a long task but with the help of people like you that come forward and expose the bad parts, this is what WILL bring justice. Because people work hard everyday, i know i do, to get everything they have, and it is sad when people come along with alterior motives or selfish greed and try to take that away. Especially, like in your case when you are the victim of someone else.
You can go to any professional business and demand a copy of your records and they must by the LAW give you a copy. They may ask you to pay a small fee for a copy of the x-rays, but that is ok. Pay it and get your records, then you will know exactly what is going on. I suggest going there and not calling in advance.
Still...no bill, no medical records, etc. What can I do to get a copy of my medical records? I will get a copy of what you mentioned, and since Brenda from the Henson Law Firm recommended him to me, I would think she'd be liable. She said he was her personal chiropractor. I"m going to pursue this, so if you have any advice, please let me know.
Darn him...I felt sorry for him that his brother had died...since we had lost our daughter several years ago.
When I get that info that you suggested, I'll be filing my own complaints with the appropriate organizations, and pursuing legal action, if necessary, against Dr. Randy Kale.
Thanks again, and any help is appreciated.
#25 REBUTTAL Owner of company
TRUE AND CORRECT
AUTHOR: Dr. Bj - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Monday, November 21, 2005
There have been MANY others that this has happened to and fortunately you came forth. There have been numerous complaints to the SC BAR ASSOCIATION and the SC BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS concerning the relationship of Henson Law Firm and Dr. Randy Kale. Yet NOTHING has been done to stop this.
Dr. Randy Kale should be calling his office what he had it named many years ago, THE DR. RANDY KALE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, and not using the name Kale Chiropractic Clinic or the Kale Clinic. He has been warned by the FEDERAL courts not to use this name or any association with it as it is not his to use, it is his brother's name which was left to him by his father at his father's death. Dr. Randy Kale always tries to push the envelope of the 'law' b/c of his association with attorneys. It has always been presumed that b/c of his intimate relationship with Mr. Franklin Henson, that 'no-one' could touch him and that they could make a lot of money.
If you would like a copy of the Federal Court Injuction to use in any fashion as documentation to support your statements to any other organization please email krt1@kale.com or logon to www.kale.com and email the owner and you will be sent a copy at no charge.
thank you for being honest and coming forward , just please understand the REAL Kale Chiropractic Clinic was not involved.
#26 Author of original report
clarification
AUTHOR: Robin - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Friday, October 21, 2005

